President Obama aims to unleash broadband boost
January 13, 2015
President Barack Obama is formally announcing his support for expanding competition in the broadband industry and moving to free up new money to support rural Internet networks. President Obama will unveil steps to support new access to faster broadband offerings, including tools for mayors who want to bring new networks to their cities. He also will announce new opportunities for rural areas to secure federal loans or grants to build out new networks.
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